1950 Lambretta LC125

Extremely original

Estimate: £2,500 - £3,500*

Reg No: Unregistered Frame No: 69922

CC: 125 Engine No: 125LC413674

MOT: Exempt

• Extremely original early example

• Fully mechanically working after professional overhaul

• Correct numbers.

In its 2 year production period, the LC frame numbering started at 50000 and we can deduce from that this example was produced in the first year of production. Around four years ago the scooter underwent a full mechanical overhaul by Disco Dez Scooters, with a completely rebuilt engine with all cables, brakes and everything mechanical treated to a sympathetic conservation.

The originality has been retained all over. The patina and colour is attractive and there is still the original dealer transfer on the horn cast. There are no visible touch-ups anywhere, that we could see, and the scooter is very pure. The side panels fit well. The saddles still with original leather two tone top on the rider’s seat, are usable as they are. There is a GEV rubber floor mat and original Ulma side panel air scoop embellishers. Despite the fact that the scooter had not been started since the conservation some years ago, we were able to see the scooter start up and it appeared to be in full running order at time of consignment.

1966 Lambretta SX200 (230)

Estimate: £9,500 - £11,500*

Reg No: KVK 625D Frame No: SX200 836575

CC: 230 Engine No: SX200 836593

MOT: Exempt

• British registered from new with full history

• Original Green log book stating 225cc

• V5C for use on UK roads

Many regard the SX200 to be the finest scooter Innocenti produced, and possibly regarded as the best scooter ever made. This early production example was sold new by Ken’s Motorcycles of Newcastle on July 12th, 1966 (co-incidentally on the 57th anniversary of the day date of this auction). It is also interesting to see that the original Green log book has an amendment stating that the engine was a 225cc machine. Using the original engine the scooter has been substantially upgraded for performance and is now powered by an RT230 top end using a JB crank with adjusted 4-speed gear ratios and a 30mm carburettor.

The whole mechanicals were recently tuned and balanced by John Balcombe and the scooter currently has a reported power output of 17hp and rides smoothly. The electrics have also been upgraded to a 12v (80W) BGM quality system. The scooter is presented well with the original ‘Ken’s Motorcycles’ dealer plate and, in our opinion, in an attractive colour scheme. The original airbox is also supplied should the new owner wish to revert back to standard type carburation.